How To Fix FM834 - > Document &: Dunning level &, days in arrears &, status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 834

• Message text: > Document &: Dunning level &, days in arrears &, status &

What causes this issue?

Current dunning status of the document. The following statuses can
occur. Upper and lower case denote which statement is applicable.
./x - Item has no dunning block indicator/dunning block for item
D/d - Item is due/not due
P/p - Item is payable/not payable
I/i - Interest is calculated/not calculated for the item

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Example
Status <(><<)>BDpI> indicates a due, non-payable item for which
interest is calculated and that has dunning block B.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM834 - > Document &: Dunning level &, days in arrears &, status & ?

  The SAP error message FM834 typically relates to issues with dunning (reminders for overdue payments) in the Financial Management (FM) module. The message indicates that there is a problem with a specific document that is being processed for dunning, and it provides details such as the dunning level, days in arrears, and the status of the document.
  Cause:
  
  
  Dunning Level Issues: The document may not be eligible for the specified dunning level due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The dunning level is higher than what is allowed for the document.
  The document has already been processed for dunning at the maximum level.
  
  
  
  Days in Arrears: The number of days the document is overdue may not meet the criteria for dunning. If the document is not overdue enough, it may not trigger the dunning process.
  
  
  Status of Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be dunned, such as being cleared, paid, or in a closed status.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the dunning procedure that are not aligned with the document's attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is open and eligible for dunning.
  
  
  Review Dunning Levels: Verify the dunning levels configured in the system. Ensure that the document meets the criteria for the dunning level being processed.
  
  
  Adjust Days in Arrears: Check the number of days the document is overdue. If it does not meet the required threshold, you may need to wait until it does or adjust the dunning parameters.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the dunning configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve checking the dunning procedure settings, dunning keys, and any related parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the dunning process and error messages.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Procedure: Understand the dunning procedure in SAP, which includes the steps and criteria for sending reminders for overdue payments.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F150 (Dunning) to manage dunning runs and review dunning logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the FM834 error message for potential fixes or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FM834 error and implement a solution to resolve it.